Program Info

Program Information

UVU's well-rounded Electrical Automation program prepares students for work with all
types of electrical and electronic automated control systems and equipment. Students
also receive training to work with hydraulic and pneumatic equipment as well as electrical
wiring. In addition, students are trained and skilled in the following areas:

Automatic control systems

AC/DC control components

AC/DEC motors and controls

Computers

Process control equipment

Electrical and occupational safety

UVU EART graduates work in a wide variety of electrical and electronic related fields.
Employment positions may include the following:

Electrician Technician

Maintenance Electrician

Industrial Electrician

Plant Electrician

Mine Electrician

Control Technician

Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Mechanic

Job duties may include construction, fabrication, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair,
calibration, testing and design. They may work with automatic control systems, AC
and DC control components, motors, programmable control, microprocessors, computers
and robots. Advancement to supervisor and management positions within the electrical
field is frequently available.

Employment Outlook

Employment outlook is excellent with a wide variety of career options.